Propofol Requirement for Induction of Unconsciousness Is Reduced in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Control Study

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease, but whether the neurodegenerative process influences the pharmacodynamics of propofol remains unclear. We aimed to evaluate the effect of PD on pharmacodynamics of propofol. A total of 31 PD patients undergoing surgical...

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Main Authors: Xiao-ping Xu, Xi-ya Yu, Xi Wu, Xiao-wu Hu, Jian-chun Chen, Jin-bao Li, Jia-feng Wang, Xiao-ming Deng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/953729